When to go · Petrolina
Petrolina in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Mar (rain and peak heat); avoid the hottest midday hours year-round.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Medium
- Brazil overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Brazil overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Mar (rain and peak heat); avoid the hottest midday hours year-round.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- AprilGreatInside Petrolina's best window: Apr–Sep (drier, less punishing heat).
- MayGreatInside Petrolina's best window: Apr–Sep (drier, less punishing heat).
- JuneGreatInside Petrolina's best window: Apr–Sep (drier, less punishing heat).
- JulyGreatInside Petrolina's best window: Apr–Sep (drier, less punishing heat).
Weather in October
- PetrolinaHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 2 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Brazil overall
- Medium
- Prices · Brazil overall
- Medium
Brazil overall: Warm and bright; Northeast beaches at their best; Amazon low water.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Petrolina, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Apr: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Apr: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 2 (better)
Apr: 7
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Apr: 0
October: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Mar (rain and peak heat); avoid the hottest midday hours year-round.
April: Inside Petrolina's best window: Apr–Sep (drier, less punishing heat).
Petrolina: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen